My wife and I were appalled the other night to see a huge sea lettuce bloom approx 5m x 3.5m in size floating near the shoreline.
The sea lettuce has been a constant problem here within the Tauranga estuaries and harbour.
On several occasions when I have cycled the full length from Ferguson Park to Waihi Rd via Daisy Hardwick walkway the unbearable stench of hydrogen sulphide and sight of decaying sea lettuce have spoilt my ride along the waterfront. What will happen to values of the beautiful homes close by? Clearly this problem lies with Tauranga City Council and Regional Council.They are responsible for maintaining parks so why not the waterways? It is an embarrassment to cross the Otumoetai/Chapel St bridge with out of town visitors. Finally I don't know of any other city with food outlets allowed close to a sewage treament plant.
Mark Petherick,
Tauranga Harbourwatch Inc.
2 comments
What the?
Posted on 05-04-2013 15:57 | By Phailed
How about getting off your bike and helping in a community cleanup? Just how close are food outlets to the business end of the sewage plant and how could they possibly get contaminated? How close is your toilet to your kitchen or eating room? Duh.
twt4
Posted on 20-04-2013 23:19 | By twt4
Me thinks thee doth protest too much
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